Crafting Cocktails with Bowmore: Canadian Mixology at Its Best

16 Oct 2023

Crafting Cocktails with Bowmore: Canadian Mixology at Its Best

Crafting cocktails with Bowmore, a renowned Scottish single malt whisky, in a Canadian mixology setting can create a unique and delightful drinking experience. Bowmore's smoky, peaty character can complement a variety of ingredients to craft exceptional cocktails. Here are some Canadian-inspired Bowmore cocktail ideas to get you started:

1. Bowmore Maple Sour:

   - 2 oz Bowmore 12-Year-Old Single Malt

   - 1 oz fresh lemon juice

   - 1/2 oz pure Canadian maple syrup

   - Orange twist for garnish

Instructions:

   1. Combine Bowmore, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a shaker with ice.

   2. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.

   3. Garnish with an orange twist.

2. Canadian Smoked Old Fashioned:

   - 2 oz Bowmore 18-Year-Old Single Malt

   - 1/2 oz real Canadian maple syrup

   - 2 dashes of Angostura bitters

   - Orange peel and maraschino cherry for garnish

Instructions:

   1. In a mixing glass, combine Bowmore, maple syrup, and bitters.

   2. Stir with ice until well chilled.

   3. Strain the mixture over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.

   4. Garnish with a twist of orange peel and a maraschino cherry.

3. Bowmore Northern Lights:

   - 1.5 oz Bowmore 15-Year-Old Darkest Single Malt

   - 1 oz Canadian ice cider

   - 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice

   - 1/4 oz pure Canadian honey

   - Fresh rosemary sprig for garnish

Instructions:

   1. In a cocktail shaker, combine Bowmore, ice cider, lime juice, and honey.

   2. Shake well with ice and strain into a chilled coupe glass.

   3. Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig.

4. Bowmore Cranberry Smash:

   - 2 oz Bowmore No. 1 Single Malt

   - 1 oz Canadian cranberry juice

   - 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

   - 1/4 oz simple syrup

   - Fresh cranberries and a sprig of mint for garnish

Instructions:

   1. Muddle fresh cranberries and simple syrup in a shaker.

   2. Add Bowmore, cranberry juice, and lemon juice.

   3. Shake well with ice and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.

   4. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a sprig of mint.

 

5. Canadian Rusty Nail:

   - 1.5 oz Bowmore 12-Year-Old Single Malt

   - 3/4 oz Canadian rye whisky

   - 1/4 oz Canadian maple syrup

   - Lemon twist for garnish

Instructions:

   1. Stir Bowmore, rye whisky, and maple syrup with ice in a mixing glass.

   2. Strain into a rocks glass over ice.

   3. Garnish with a lemon twist.

These Canadian mixology-inspired Bowmore cocktails showcase the smoky, complex flavors of the single malt while incorporating Canadian ingredients and traditions. Experiment with these recipes and adjust the ingredients to your taste to create your perfect Canadian Bowmore cocktail experience. Cheers!